Rehabilitation Services

The goal of St. Mary’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services is to compassionately restore function and quality of life to those affected by illness or injury through the provision of patient-centered, skilled therapy services. Rehabilitation Services provides occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech and language pathology by a team of specially trained healthcare professionals. At St. Mary’s, patients in rehabilitation receive individualized, one-on-one treatment by licensed staff members with advanced training and specialty certifications.

Rehabilitation services include:

Stroke rehabilitation

Orthopedic and sports injuries

Treatment of neurological disorders

Fall prevention program/treatment of balance disorders

The only comprehensive lymphedema treatment program in the Tri-State certified by the National Lymphedema Network. Care is provided by staff members who are certified in the treatment of lymphedema.

The goal of physical therapy is to provide individualized evaluation, treatment and education to improve function and relieve pain after illness, injury or surgery.

Physical therapy services include:

Treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries, including neck and back pain, sprains, strains and post-surgical rehabilitation

Work-related injuries

Functional capacity examinations

Worksite analysis

Fitting and training in the use of orthotics and prosthetics

Treatment of gait and balance disorders

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Our treatment focuses on developing and restoring independence and function in daily living, including activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, homemaking, writing and driving.

Occupational therapy services include:

Custom fabrication of splints

Visual, perceptual and cognitive retraining

Education and training in use of adaptive equipment

Sensorimotor retraining

Restoring functional independence in activities of daily living (ADLs)

Treatment of upper extremity orthopedic and neurologic injuries

Speech/Language Pathology

Speech and language pathologists seek to improve an individual’s ability to swallow and communicate effectively following an illness, disease or injury. Services offered include adult and pediatric communication and swallowing, and augmentative alternative communication assessments.